Posted on 05/02/2023 3:21:51 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state is banning natural gas stoves and heating systems in most new buildings, a policy that’s part of a national movement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The law negotiated by Gov. Kathy Hochul and her fellow Democrats in the Legislature is part of the state budget and puts New York in the forefront of states targeting emissions from buildings. When the phase-in starts in 2026, newly constructed buildings will have to forego fossil fuel equipment in favor of devices like induction ranges and heat pumps that run on electricity.
The state mandate applies only to new construction and does not affect existing buildings.
Government efforts to wean society off of fossil fuel-burning equipment — especially gas stoves — have been slammed by Republican officials and other opponents as heavy-handed infringements on consumer choice. But environmentalists say climate goals can’t be reached without addressing homes and businesses.
The new construction mandate avoids — at least for now — the more politically fraught issue of replacing existing fossil fuel equipment. But critics say it will add costs to new construction and put more strain on the electrical grid, while still limiting options for buyers of newly constructed homes.
“Why shouldn’t people have a choice on how to heat their home?” asked Republican Assemblyman Phil Palmesano.
The measure will prohibit the installation of fossil-fuel equipment in new buildings, starting in 2026 for structures of seven stories or less. The ban for larger buildings starts in 2029.
There are number of exemptions, such as for emergency backup power and for commercial food establishments, laboratories and car washes.
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Fine example of how dictators can weasel in do whatever they want while the people just roll over and let it happen. Hochul uses the same principles that Hitler used. And the legislature is the SS. And since they now control the voting box(just like Hitler) they have nothing to fear.
When we sold the house the new owners ripped it out and replaced it with a natural gas forced hot air furnace.
No, most of us heat with natural gas in the urban and suburban areas. I installed a new energy efficient furnace in 2019 that is super efficient. Princess Kathy can go freeze in her all electric mansion in Buffalo.
I don’t have time to calculate it but the infrastructure to move and equivalent amount of BTUs via a pipe for gas, vs copper wire for the same BTU is going to be massive. I am sure an AEC engineer here can confirm what a ridiculous stupid idea this is.
Hydrogen is worse. Without exception, it requires more energy to create pure hydrogen, store, and transport than it produces. Nat Gas is already there just waiting to be extracted.
This is one of the reasons I admire Mike Rowe. He understands what the loss of so many competent people in the trades will cost us.
He also understands the losses incurred by many people who would do better going into the trades, instead of paying tens of thousands for University degrees and then can’t find well-paying jobs.
That is awesome to hear!!!
Is the heater in the form of s manual stove, or is it mechanical or electrically stoked?
Florida’s nice and there’s ZERO state income tax. Not one red dime...Think about it.
Hurricanes, alligators, bugs, humidity, lizards falling out of trees...and Florida Man.
what to do, what to do...
:-)
Thanks. Probably New England uses it still.
Yep. Got to keep it running then. Definitely blow the dust out of it, change the filters and sand paper the flame sensor. Stock up on ignitors too.
The latest Biden era keyword: deathofthewest.
It used to be how the mafia would dispose of hazardous waste. They would mix PCB’s, trichloroethane, benzene, toluene, and other waste oils or solvents to make them go away. Just mix them into home heating oil. Problem gone.
Get everyone on the grid
No mention of expanding the grid
My problem is my Granddaughters, son & DIL are here. PA is close..
Forget Florida - you’ve already found paradise...
And the longest Burmese python caught in Florida was 18 feet long... That said it's a fun place to live... well, sometimes a little weird.
Won’t building codes have to change to account for increased electrical consumption...?
And not just in the new buildings...
Still wondering if this isn’t just a ploy to goose sales of existing residences and commercial buildings...
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